Welcome to the weekend! If you're in need of some fresh air, then why not hike the Escapardenne Eislek Trail up north? Or learn Luxembourgish with the country's own crime thriller "Capitani", now available on Netflix and in the top charts around the world. The weekend is yours, enjoy it!
1. Learn Luxembourgish with Capitani on Netflix
What: Solving a village murder mystery
Where: Netflix
When: Spread across the weekend, episodes are short
Of course this Luxembourg-made crime thriller isn't new, but last week it was first presented on Netflix worldwide. As of 17 February, Capitani was the most-viewed show on Netflix in five countries: Uruguay, Argentina, Spain, Greece, and of course Luxembourg. The Luxembourgish series has climbed into the top 10 in 49 countries, representing a huge, if slightly unexpected success. So for those that haven't been able to watch it: now's a chance not to be missed. What's more fun than seeing your own home in the background, or recognising the village bakery? Comes with a multitude of subtitles and voice over languages.
2. Get tickets to Baroque/Flamenco show
What: Rocío Márquez & Fahmi Alqhai
Where: Philharmonie, 1 Place de l'Europe, 1499 Luxembourg
When: Wednesday, 24 February at 6pm and 8pm - €35/€21, info here
Baroque music and flamenco have a lot in common, as this show will present. Diálogos of viejos y nuevos sones (dialogues of old and new sounds) is a fiery quartet that intertwines genres and feelings, showcasing the variety of this musical history. In 2016, the Flamenco Biennial of Seville commissioned the gambist Fahmi Alqhai and the flamenco singer Rocío Márquez to look for the interaction between the ancient roots of flamenco and its new evolutions today. The programme includes "flamenco flutes" that made the trip from Andalusia to Latin American folklore and back, but also chaconnes and marionas that crossed the Atlantic in the first collections of 17th century sheet music. A true innovative, musical journey.
3. See precious stones
What: Stunning stones
Where: National Museum of Natural History, 25 Rue Münster, 2160 Luxembourg
When: Tuesdays - Sundays between 10am - 6pm - info here
Mysterious gems and precious stones, shining brightly with their fascinating colours. An exhibition at the Natural History Museum introduces guests to a sparkling world of gems and stones. Are you able to tell which stones are real, and which ones are fake? This and more adventurous things can be found here until 6 June 2021.
4. Rent a private....cinema hall?
What: Going to the cinema with friends only
Where: Kinepolis Belval or Kinepolis Kirchberg
When: Set your own time - more info here
We came across this one in the morning, and this editor's jaw dropped. Anyone in need of a private cinema room just for themselves and their friends? This is exactly what "Kinepolis Privé" will offer you. You can invite up to 9 friends (plus yourself) and enjoy the movie of your choice (in the version of your choice), set your preferred starting time and enjoy a private screening. The VIP package will cost €200 for the group, and although a tad steep, is quite a cool concept with friends in a safe, socially-distanced environment.
5. See documentary play "Les Frontalières" at theatre
What: The stories of working people
Where: Grand Theatre of Luxembourg, 1 Boulevard Robert Schuman
When: Tuesday, 23 February and Wednesday, 24 February at 8pm - €20/€8, info here
Nearly 190,000 women and men cross the borders with Luxembourg every day. Luxembourg has this unique feature in the world of seeing almost half of its working population come from abroad. Les Frontalières, a documentary play on the life of Luxembourg cross-border workers, on the initiative of ASTI (Association for the Support of Immigrant Workers), wants to put the spotlight on these people, especially women, who participate in the common history of the Grand Duchy. Based on testimonies, Sophie Langevin wanted to explore the intimate, social and political debates that cover the scale of the phenomenon in order to understand what these people are going through on both sides of the border.
6. Experience light exhibition in Esch
What: Sanctuary of light
Where: Annex 22, Place de la Résistance (Brillplaz), Esch-sur-Alzette
When: Saturday, 20 February - Sunday, 21 February between 11am-6pm, info here
Martine Glod, who studied art with a focus on painting, constantly questions the traditional way of working with this medium. In search of new ways to represent colour, she challenged herself to replace brushes and paint with other materials. In her work "All we need is light", inspired by Asian sand mandalas, she presents her set-up at Annexe22 in a glass pavilion that evokes the way they are displayed in Asia. The shape of his installation is derived from the radial symmetry of the mandalas: rotating around its axis, the light unfolds from the centre outwards in different directions. Up to 16 million different shades can be pre-programmed and generated through the individual LED bars, adding the extra dimension of pulsating movement. Check out this "sanctuary of light".
7. Walk the Escapardenne Eislek Trail
What: Fresh air and a wonderful view
Where: Op der Gare, L-9663 Kautenbach
When: Anytime the sun's out - more info here
Set out on a bold course to get away from the daily routine, escape from it all and dream about wide open spaces to be discovered on foot. On both sides of the Belgo-Luxembourg border, in the midst of the Oesling, you will discover 106km of trails leading you from small discrete discoveries – an ancient cross, dry stone walls, streams… - to vast views!
Gossamer mists, peaceful dairy pastures, the fleeting appearance of a deer, a freshly mown meadow filling the air with a pleasant fragrance – a wealth of impressions and images will ensure that the memories of your „escapade in the Ardennes“ will stay with you. The Eislek Trail received the label "Leading Quality Trails – Best of Europe" that was developed by the European Ramblers Association (ERA).
Is there an event you think we'd enjoy and like to share with our audience? Feel free to let us know through audience@rtltoday.lu and we may consider it for next week's agenda.
